Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Does a Family Court judge have jurisdiction over the county DSS? If the county DSS placed a child with a non-relative foster home instead of with his bio siblings, can the Family Court judge override their decision even though DSS has custody of the child?


Asked on 8/20/09, 10:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Yes. The Family Court judge has the legal authority to make a ruling concerning the best interest of the child. The Judge's decision may be reviewed by an Appellate Court, but not by DSS.

Mike.

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Answered on 8/26/09, 8:26 am


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